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Toothache Pain

Toothache pain can be the result of tooth decay, gum disease, teeth grinding, tooth extraction, orthodontic treatments or root canal. However, the most common reason is tooth decay, followed by gum disease. While a visit to the dentist is recommended to find the cause of a toothache, temporary relief is available from analgesics such as ibuprofen.

Advil can help relieve tooth pain until you consult your dentist.

Symptoms of tooth pain:

Tooth pain may be sharp or throbbing

Swelling around the tooth

Fever or headache

Drainage from an infected tooth

In some people the pain is constant, while in others it is only felt when pressure is applied to the tooth. You may experience tooth pain when consuming hot or cold drinks, or maybe when eating sweet snacks. Your teeth can become sensitive when you bite or chew food. Tooth pain may even wake you up in the middle of the night. Ibuprofen can help relieve the tooth pain until you consult your dentist.